Reproductive Medicine

Semen Quality Diminished by Too Much Saturated Fats

John Schieszer May 10, 2012

Diets high in saturated fats may be associated with reduce semen quality, according to researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Too Much Fat May Harm Sperm Quality

John Schieszer April 28, 2012

Higher total fat intake was negatively related to total sperm count and concentration in an analysis of data from 99 men.

Severe Pelvic Fracture Impairs Sexual Function

Jill Stein March 09, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO—Men and women who suffer an acute pelvic fracture that is severe enough to require surgery have a significantly increased risk of a decrease in sexual function, British investigators reported here at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2012 Annual Meeting,

Moderate Exercise May Bolster Sperm Motility

John Schieszer October 22, 2011

ORLANDO, Fla.—Men who engage in moderate exercise have better sperm motility than sedentary men, according to a new prospective study presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine annual meeting.

Low Sperm Count May Decrease Likelihood of Siring a Son

John Schieszer October 21, 2011

ORLANDO, Fla.—As a man's sperm production declines, so does the proportion of sperm bearing the Y chromosome, thus decreasing the likelihood of siring a son, according to new data presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine annual meeting.

Improved Semen Quality Linked to Better Nutrition

John Schieszer October 20, 2011

ORLANDO, Fla.—Better nutrition may make for better semen, according to two new studies presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine annual meeting.

Testosterone Therapy May Not Improve Erectile Dysfunction

John Schieszer October 18, 2011

ORLANDO, Fla.—Testosterone supplementation in elderly men with borderline low testosterone levels may not improve erectile dysfunction (ED) compared with placebo, new findings suggest.

Testosterone Lower in Men with Varicocele

Jody A. Charnow August 15, 2011

A study comparing 325 men with palpable varicoceles and 510 men with vasectomy reversal without varicoceles revealed that men with varicocele had significantly lower testosterone levels than the comparison group (mean 416 vs. 469 ng/dL).

Vitamin D Levels May Affect Sperm Motility

Delicia Honen Yard July 19, 2011

Serum levels of vitamin D are positively associated with sperm motility, suggesting a role for this nutrient in human sperm function, researchers reported in Human Reproduction (2011;26:1307-1317).

New Study Suggests Cell Phone Use May Reduce Male Fertility

John Schieszer June 15, 2011

A study by Austrian and Canadian investigators suggests that cell phone use may reduce male fertility.

TESE/ICSI Helps Male Cancer Survivors with Fertility

John Schieszer April 05, 2011

TESE/ICSI is effective in improving fertility in male cancer survivors, according to New York researchers.

Semen Quality Declines in Some Places

John Schieszer March 28, 2011

A new study suggests that semen quality may be deteriorating in some parts of the world.

Antioxidant Supplements May Benefit Subfertile Men

John Schieszer February 18, 2011

A new review suggests that men who are subfertile and trying to conceive a child may benefit from taking antioxidant supplements.

Saliva Test Identifies Hypogonadism in ESRD Patients

Tasheema Prince February 07, 2011

Salivary testosterone (Sal-T) can be used to diagnose androgen deficiency reliably in men with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), according to a Brazilian study.

Male Cancer Patients May Need More Advice on Sperm Banking

John Schieszer January 27, 2011

Many male cancer patients may not be getting adequate advice and guidance when it comes to sperm banking. John Schieszer has the story in today's Medical Minute.

FDA Clears Testosterone Gel

Jody A. Charnow January 04, 2011

The FDA has approved a testosterone replacement therapy gel, a colorless and odorless preparation applied with one finger to the front and inner thighs.

Standardization: The Future of Testosterone Testing

Delicia Honen Yard December 15, 2010

Endocrinologist William Rosner, MD, Professor of Medicine at Columbia University in New York, explains to Renal & Urology News what impending testosterone-testing standardization—and the current lack of it—means to urology practice and research.

Predictors of Sperm Cryopreservation Success

John Schieszer December 14, 2010

DENVER—Raw semen total motile count (TMC) is the best predictor of sperm motility and TMC after cryopreservation of sperm, according to study findings presented at the American Society of Reproductive Medicine annual meeting.

High Fat Diets May Harm Sperm

John Schieszer December 09, 2010

DENVER—Sperm quality may be related to the amount of dietary fat that men consume, according to researchers.

Healthy Habits May Improve Urinary, Sexual Function

John Schieszer November 02, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO—Healthy lifestyle choices, such as not smoking and exercising regularly, may significantly impact urinary and sexual function, two studies suggest.

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